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Patent CA-2620063-A1 (CA)
Title: Wire rope incorporating fluoropolymer fiber
Inventor: SASSA ROBERT
IPC: D02G3/02
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A wire rope including at least one metal wire and at least one fluoropolymer fiber. Preferably, the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount less than about 25 weight %, and in alternative embodiments less than 20 weight %, 15 weight %, 10 weight %, and 5 weight %. The fluoropolymer fiber is preferably PTFE, and most preferably expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The wire rope is useful in tensioned and bending applications.
Patent CA-2621992-A1 (CA)
Title: Manipulation of regulatory t cell and dc function by targeting neuritin gene using antibodies, agonists and antagonists
Inventor: YU HONG
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: We demonstrate herein that neuritin controls the homeostasis of regulatory T  cells in an antigen dependent manner. Based on this discovery, we describe herein the application of neuritin as a therapeutic agent to manipulate antigen specific regulatory T cells in various disease settings is described.  Thus manipulation of Treg cells and DCs through neuritin can be used to enhance immunotherapy of autoimmune diseases, cancer and infectious diseases, as well as enhance lymphocyte engraftment in settings of donor lymphocyte infusion, bone marrow transplant, as well as other types of transplants, and adoptive transfer.
Patent CA-2622646-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOOD LANCE LOGAN
IPC: A47J43/24
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: A food processing device e.g. salad spinner (10) has a housing (100) with a lid (110), a basket (200) supported in the housing (100) for rotation, and a drive mechanism (300) supported by the lid (110) for rotating the basket (200) to spin off water from salad in the housing (100).  The drive mechanism (300) has a crank handle (310) and a drive transmission system provided between the handle (310) and the basket (200) to transmit rotational drive from the handle (310) to rotate the basket (200). The drive transmission system has a first rotary gear (320) arranged to receive drive from the handle (310) and a second rotary gear (330) in drive engagement with the first gear (320) for receiving drive from the first gear (320) to rotate the basket (200). The first and second gears (320 & 330) have corresponding serial formations e.g. recesses (321) and protrusions (331) of respective round cross-sections that are inter-engageable one in the other for drive transmission.
Patent CA-2625139-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAUSHIVA BRYAN D
IPC: C07C265/14
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: This invention relates to stable liquid, trimer and allophanate--modified isocyanates, a process for the production of these isocyanates, foams prepared from these isocyanates and a process for the production of these foams.
Patent CA-2625783-A1 (CA)
Title: A1 adenosine receptor agonists
Inventor: ELZEIN ELFATIH
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds that are A1 adenosine receptor agonists, useful for treating various disease states, in particular tachycardia and atrial flutter, angina, diseases related to release of nonesterified fatty acids, and myocardial infarction.
Patent CA-2632696-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified clostridial neurotoxins with altered biological persistence
Inventor: STEWARD LANCE E
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: The present invention discloses modified neurotoxins with altered biological persistence. In one embodiment, the modified neurotoxins are derived from Clostridial botulinum toxins. Such modified neurotoxins may be employed in treating various conditions, including but not limited to muscular disorders, hyperhidrosis, and pain.
Patent CA-2636749-A1 (CA)
Title: Organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes and use thereof for defoaming liquid fuels with biofuel additions
Inventor: HERRWERTH SASCHA
IPC: C10L1/28
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: The invention relates to organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes and to their use for defoaming liquid fuels, especially diesel fuels and diesel fuels to which biofuels have been added.
Patent CA-2637205-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapy-enhancing glucan
Inventor: ENGSTAD ROLF EINAR
IPC: A61K31/715
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A therapeutic composition for treatment of cancer in a mammal is disclosed.  The composition comprises an effective amount of a yeast beta-glucan composition which is suitable for oral administration and for absorption through the gastrointestinal tract of the mammal. The above therapeutic composition may further comprise antitumor antibodies or cancer vaccine composition, wherein the antitumor activitiesof the antitumor antibodies or the cancer vaccine composition are enhanced by the yeast glucan.
Patent CA-2638042-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CATHELAIN FRANCOIS
IPC: B64C9/22
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: An aircraft wing (1) comprises a leading-edge slat (5), the slat including a main body portion (7) and a slat extension (9) arranged at a spanwise end of the main body portion (7). The cross-sectional area of the slat extension (9) is less than the cross-sectional area of the main body portion (7). The slat extension may therefore provide some of the aerodynamic benefits of the slat, whilst enabling the volume of the leading-edge of the wing (1) on which the slat (5) is mounted, to be relatively large. The chord and thickness to chord ratio of the slat extension may be less than the equivalent dimensions on the slat.
Patent CA-2638712-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-adjusting wrench
Inventor: XINHONG ZHOU
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: An open-end wrench includes a handle portion and a containing portion. The containing portion includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The jaws define a containing groove configured to receive a workpiece. The open--end wrench also includes a chuck, a resilient member and a stop protector.  The chuck is slidably mounted on the second jaw. The resilient member is operatively disposed between the second jaw and the chuck. The resilient member is configured to bias the chuck towards the handle. The protector stop interacts between the second jaw and the chuck to limit the extent of relative movement therebetween to limit the extent of compression of the resilient member.
Patent CA-2640177-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POULSEN JENS ULRIK
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A sealing membrane 20 on a nozzle 10 for a jet injection device is adapted to seal off the nozzle orifice 12 by having a sealing rim 22 surrounding the nozzle orifice 12, which ensures a distinct closure of the nozzle orifice 12 to protect the nozzle geometry against damage and dirt and to protect the drug 30 contained in the cartridge 10 against contamination. The sealing rim 22 can narrowly enclose the nozzle orifice 12, or in case an adhesive 14 is applied to the nozzle face to ensure skin retention during injection, the sealing rim 22 can run in the middle of the adhesive covered area or entirely outside the adhesive covered area to protect the adhesive as well. A third sealing member 23 can also be provided to give a third distinct closure assurance in case the primary and secondary sealing membrane 20 is damaged. The third sealing member 23 can be one or more plug(s) adapted to press fit inside the nozzle orifice.
Patent CA-2643302-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILIP M
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Traders are notified of a computed tradeable price for an object of commerce. The computed tradeable price is calculated by a computer in conformance to a standard published to traders in a market for the object of commerce. The standard specifies rules for calculating the tradeable price based on orders received or trades executed in the market. Based at least in part on the computed tradeable price, trades are executed or negotiated, or negotiating offers are exchanged among the traders.
Patent CA-2643732-A1 (CA)
Title: Oxysterol compounds and the hedgehog pathway
Inventor: JUNG MICHAEL E
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: This invention relates, for example, to synthetic oxysterols. Also described are methods for using the compounds, including treating subjects in need thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions and kits for implementing methods of the invention.
Patent CA-2645538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM HAN-JOON
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: It has been desired to provide a method for accurately identify a medical imaging marker extracted on an image and correlated with an object. Among specific points specified by marker images (1b, 2b, 3b), one specific point (for example, 1b) which can easily be specified on a display screen is correlated with a marker specific point (1a) obtained from an actual marker plan view (4) and the remaining specific points (2b, 3b) are successively matched with the marker shape of the actual marker plan view (4) and the position marker figure (1a, 2a, 3a) by displacing an image cross section (5) in the direction vertical to the plane or rotated, thereby generating a corrected image marker cross section (5'). Thus, it is possible to accurately correlate an object with an image.
Patent CA-2645946-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibiteurs de l'agregation de proteines
Inventor: WISCHIK CLAUDE MICHEL
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne, de manière générale, l'utilisation de composés de diaminophénothiazine pour inhiber ou inverser l'agrégation de la synucléine, ainsi que l'utilisation de ces composés dans la fabrication de médicaments à cet effet (par exemple, dans le traitement de la maladie de Parkinson). Par ailleurs, l'invention concerne des procédés de détection ou de marquage de synucléine formant agrégat.
Patent CA-2646485-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite sorbent material, its preparation and its use
Inventor: PLIEVA FATIMA
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A composite sorbent material is disclosed which comprises A) a housing of a dense, insoluble material having openings therein and B) a porous polymer gel housed within said housing, said housing being provided with openings therein for fluid communication between said porous monolithic polymer gel and the surroundings, and said porous monolithic polymer gel occupying the inner space of said housing and being kept on place within said housing by mechanical means. Processes for the preparation of composite sorbent materials by cryoprecipitation are also disclosed as well as the use of the composite sorbent material according to the inventione.g. for the removal of pollutants from gases or liquids, for the enrichment or separation of molecules and for cell culture .
Patent CA-2648748-A1 (CA)
Title: Nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound
Inventor: FUKATSU KOHJI
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: It is intended to provide a compound which has an ACC inhibitory effect, is useful in preventing and treating obesity, diabetes, hypertension and so on and has excellent characteristics in drug effect, duration of the action, specificity, low toxicity and so on. Namely, a compound represented by the following general formula or a salt thereof: (I) wherein the ring M represents a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring; W represents C or N; K represents a methylene group, an imino group, etc.; R represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, etc.; T and U independently represent each a hydrogen atom or a substituent, or T and U form together with the ring M an optionally substituted bicyclic ring; D and G independently represent each a carbonyl group or a sulfonyl group; the ring P represents optionally substituted piperidine, etc.; B represents CH or N; the ring Q represents an optionally substituted monocyclic ring; A represents C, CH or N; and J represents a hydrocarbon group, etc., provided that when the moiety W in the ring M is =N- or ~N=, U is nil.
Patent CA-2648976-A1 (CA)
Title: A packaging suitable for microwaves
Inventor: FEISEL JORG
IPC: A23L5/30
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging (1) which is suitable for microwaves, is made from plastic film and comprises a packaging recess (2), in which a packaged item (5) is introduced, and a closure film (6) which is sealed on the edge (8) of the packaging recess (2) along a sealed seam (3), wherein the edge (8) has a region (4) which is shaped as a channel (7), is initially closed, and through which steam can escape when the packaged item (5) is heated after it has been opened along a weakening line (10). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for heating the packaged item in the packaging according to the invention.
Patent CA-2649773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLUMMER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N33/76
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: The invention provides a device (10) for detection and providing an indication of the concentration of a single pregnancy associated hormone (especially hCG), comprising a matrix (16) defining an axial flow path, the matrix comprising: (i) a sample receiving zone (18) at the upstream end of the flow path, for receiving a fluid sample; (ii) a plurality of test zones (22) positioned within the flow path and downstream from the sample receiving zone (18), wherein each test zone is capable of detecting a different concentration of hormone compared with an adjacent test zone; and (iii) an indicator (26) for recording a previous hormone concentration recorded by the same or a previous device. The devices are especially useful to give an indication of a miscarriage or non-natural termination. Methods of using the assay devices are also provided.
Patent CA-2652284-A1 (CA)
Title: Magnus rotor
Inventor: ROHDEN ROLF
IPC: B63H9/02
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a Magnus rotor (8) comprising a drive unit (26) and a controller (24) which controls the drive unit such that the Magnus rotor attains a peripheral velocity that exceeds the mean wind speed by a factor .lambda.. The invention further relates to a method for operating a Magnus rotor comprising a controller and a drive unit which causes the Magnus rotor to rotate, as well as a ship. In order to make the Magnus rotor more effective than in prior art, .lambda. is greater than 4. Also disclosed is a Magnus rotor, against the lower outer circumference of which at least three guide rollers (12) rest free from backlash.
Patent CA-2654452-A1 (CA)
Title: Simulating real gaming environments with interactive host and players
Inventor: NGUYEN BINH T
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: Techniques for simulating real (or live) gaming environments are disclosed. A virtual gaming environment effectively connects a number of people together by connecting a number of computing devices (e.g., personal computers, gaming machines). The virtual gaming environment provides a view of a virtual gaming area (e.g., a virtual gaming table) where a number of individuals (or players) and a person acting as the host are effectively represented. In this virtual gaming area, the players and host can interact with each other via audio and/or video input/output devices. As a result, a live gaming environment where players can see, hear, and converse with each other, as well as a live host (e.g., a dealer) is effectively simulated.
Patent CA-2654543-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUYTAERT JEAN
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus, an assembly, and a kit for securing a web collar (10) to a tubular member. According to one embodiment, a sleeve has a plurality of apertures (12) selectively sized and spaced to form a web collar. The web collar is positioned on a segment of casing and is secured in place with set screws. Epoxy is disposed into the apertures and cured. The cured epoxy deposits on the casing are analogous to keys welded to a shaft, extending outwardly into the apertures to secure the web collar and the centralizer.
Patent CA-2654943-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and machine for forming logs of web material, with a mechanical device for forming the initial turn of the logs
Inventor: BENVENUTI ANGELO
IPC: B65H19/30
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: The rewinding machine comprises: a winding unit (1, 3, 5); a feed path of a web material (N); a separator device (25) to sever the web material upon completion of winding each log; an insertion path of the winding cores (A) towards said winding unit; a movable mechanical member (41) to facilitate forming a first turn of web material around each winding core inserted in said insertion path.
Patent CA-2655251-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLQUHOUN HOWARD MATTHEW
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: An ion-conducting membrane comprising a polymer component and a macrocyclic compound, wherein the macrocyclic compound is functionalised with one or more ion-conducting groups is disclosed. The membrane is suitable for use in a fuel cell.
Patent CA-2655411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOTTIGLIO CINDY
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: This invention features combination therapies that include a composition that activates lymphotoxin-beta receptor signaling in combination with one or more other biologic agents, as well as therapeutic methods.
Patent CA-2656318-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON DIANE O
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: An inhalable formulation containing SAE-CD and corticosteroid is provided. The formulation is adapted for administration to a subject by nebulization with any known nebulizer. The formulation can be included in a kit. The formulation is administered as an aqueous solution, however, it can be stored as a dry powder, ready-to-use solution, or concentrated composition. The formulation is employed in an improved nebulization system for administering corticosteroid by inhalation. SAE-CD present in the formulation significantly enhances the chemical stability of budesonide. A method of administering the formulation by inhalation is provided. The formulation can also be administered by conventional nasal delivery apparatus.
Patent CA-2657470-A1 (CA)
Title: Wear-resistant flow meter tube
Inventor: JULIOT CHAD A
IPC: G01F1/44
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A flow meter tube (60) is provided having improved performance in the mea surement of the flow rate of erosive material. The internal wail (72) surfac e of the flow meter tube has a smooth erosion-resistant coating (74) thereon to protect the flow meter wall from erosion by the erosive fluid flowing th ere through. The coating has a Rockwell C hardness of 56 to 70 and a surface roughness of less than or equal to 250 microinches rms.
Patent CA-2658934-A1 (CA)
Title: Packed demineralized cancellous tissue forms for disc nucleus augmentation, restoration, or replacement and methods of implantation
Inventor: YANNARIELLO-BROWN JUDITH I
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A composition for spinal disc repair comprising a plurality of uniformly shaped demineralized cancellous bone pieces ranging in size from about 2.0mm to about 4.0mm loaded into a porous mesh container with the cancellous bone pieces being treated so that they are not osteoinductive and are packed in the porous mesh container under compression forces.
Patent CA-2660107-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WASKEY DAVID E
IPC: C22C19/05
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A nickel, chromium, iron alloy and method for use in producing weld deposits and weldments formed therefrom. The alloy comprises, in weight percent, about 28.5 to 31.0% chromium; about 0 to 16% iron, preferably 7.0 to 10.5% iron, less than about 1.0% manganese, preferably 0.05 to 0.35% manganese; about 2.1 to 4.0% niobium plus tantalum, preferably 2.1 to 3.5% niobium plus tantalum, and more preferably 2.2 to 2.8% niobium plus tantalum; 0 to 7.0% molybdenum, preferably 1.0 to 6.5%, and more preferably 3.0 to 5.0% molybdenum; less than 0.50% silicon, preferably 0.05 to 0.30% silicon; 0.01 to 0.35% titanium; 0 to 0.25% aluminum; less than 1.0% copper; less than 1.0% tungsten; less than 0.5% cobalt; less than about 0.10% zirconium; less than about 0.01% sulfur; less than 0.01% boron, preferably less than 0.0015% boron, and more preferably less than 0.001% boron; less than 0.03% carbon; less than about 0.02% phosphorous; 0.002 to 0.015% magnesium plus calcium; and balance nickel and incidental impurities. The method includes the steps of forming a welding electrode from the above alloy composition and melting the electrode to form a weld deposit. A preferred weldment made from the alloy and method includes an alloy substrate in the form of a tubesheet of a nuclear reactor.
Patent CA-2660204-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acid modulation of toll-like receptor-mediated immune stimulation
Inventor: JUDGE ADAM
IPC: C12N15/88
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of modulating the activation of certain Toll-like receptors (TLRs) such as TLR7/8 using chemically modified nucleic acid molecules. The present invention also provides methods of using such modified nucleic acid molecules to treat diseases or disorders associated with TLR7/8 activation such as systemic lupus erythematosus. The present invention further provides compositions comprising a combination of modified nucleic acid molecules and nucleic acid molecules that silence expression of one or more target sequences. Methods of using such compositions to reduce or abolish target gene expression without inducing cytokine production are also provided.
Patent CA-2660248-A1 (CA)
Title: Wall-mountable light fixture providing light having a particular directionality
Inventor: BULLARD DAVID SCOTT
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: A path-illuminating wall-mountable light fixture (100) can comprise a wall-mountable support platform (101) that is configured and arranged to be installed on a wall (701) and at least a first light aperture (102) that is operably coupled to the wall-mountable support platform. This first light aperture is configured and arranged so that electrically-sourced light (110) emanating from the first light aperture is directed in a first direction that is substantially parallel to the wall, substantially non-perpendicular to the wall, and less than horizontal. When inclusive of a second such light aperture (104), the second light aperture can offer similarly oriented emanated light in a direction that is substantially the opposite of this first direction. By one approach, the light emanating from this (or these) light aperture(s) can be responsive to an animate object detector (107).
Patent CA-2662700-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEYER TODD W
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: A tamper-indicating closure includes a closure shell having a skirt (30) for securing the closure to a container neck finish and a tamper band (36) frangibly coupled to the skirt for separation from the skirt upon first removal of the closure from the container. An RFID circuit (44), including an RFDD tag (46) and an antenna (48), is carried by the tamper band for separation from the skirt with the tamper band and remaining operational on the container after the closure has been removed from the container. The RFID circuit preferably is carried by a stop flange (40) that extends from the tamper band and disposed between the stop flange and the tamper band.
Patent CA-2664910-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypropylene blown film
Inventor: MILLER MARK
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A blown film that comprises polypropylene that has a melt flow rate of 1.8 to 14.0 g/10 min. and a melting point of at least 115°C. The blown film has a haze of less than 10% and a gloss of greater than 70%. The blown film may be co-extruded with a medium density polyethylene or 15 wt% of an impact copolymer. A clarifier may also be incorporated. The blown film that comprises polypropylene is produced on a standard air cooled blown film line.
Patent CA-2666185-A1 (CA)
Title: Influenza targets
Inventor: MACHUY NIKOLAUS
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising modulators of kinases, kinase binding polypeptides or/and an inhibitor for influenza virus replication for the prevention or/and treatment of influenza.